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Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities
Job Description
Production Superintendent - Decatur, IL
Location: Vitamin E Plant, Decatur, IL
Position Summary:
The Production Superintendent works with the Plant Superintendent to direct the general Operations of the Vitamin E Plant. Directing the operations is achieved by maintaining close contact and working with the various internal groups of the Vitamin E Plant (Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Safety, Environmental, and Maintenance), and external groups involved in the Nutrition Division (Commercial Group, Vitamin E and Sterols Product Managers, Customer Service Reps, Accounting, Tech Services, and Research).
Roles and Responsibilities
ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.
REF:81047BR
Location: Vitamin E Plant, Decatur, IL
Position Summary:
The Production Superintendent works with the Plant Superintendent to direct the general Operations of the Vitamin E Plant. Directing the operations is achieved by maintaining close contact and working with the various internal groups of the Vitamin E Plant (Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Safety, Environmental, and Maintenance), and external groups involved in the Nutrition Division (Commercial Group, Vitamin E and Sterols Product Managers, Customer Service Reps, Accounting, Tech Services, and Research).
Roles and Responsibilities
- Work with and backup the Plant Superintendent to achieve all goals of the plant daily production including the flowing areas.
- Determine production schedules and product output to maintain adequate finished product inventories and operating levels throughout the Vitamin E Plant process
- Communicate production-oriented schedules, plans, and projects to Supervisors
- Directly oversee production Supervisors
- Work with the Plant Manager and external corporate groups to provide Supervisors with assets necessary to successfully attain business and production goals
- Monitor and maintain product quality throughout the production process based on feedback from QC/QA
- Work with ADM Co-manufacturing team on external campaigns to ensure raw material and packaging availability.
- Maintain appropriate inventories of packaging supplies, chemicals, miscellaneous operating supplies, and minor processing aids
- Perform Month-End inventory assessments, plant yields, and individual product-class yields
- Direct Engineering on necessary projects required to maintain satisfactory operations of the facility
- Contribute to customer and certification audits, and regulatory inspections
- Monitor Operations KPIs and performance metrics, report during management reviews
- Monitor operating costs to determine areas for improvement, trends, and opportunities, report during management reviews
- Champion corporate-level initiatives designated for operations facilities (safety, environmental, quality, ethics, etc.)
- Report food safety, quality, environmental, and occupational safety issues to the Plant Superintendent, Plant Manager and the responsible personnel, and aid in the remediation of such issues
- Adhere to the directives and guidance prescribed by The ADM Way
- A minimum 10 years experience in a food / agricultural / or equivalent experience within a food / agricultural / manufacturing facility in roles of increasing responsibility.
- Excellent communication (spoken and written), listening and teamwork skills
- Excellent leadership ability, planning, and organizational skills
- People management is a plus.
- Food Safety, HACCP or PCQI, GMP training preferred.
- Regular and prompt attendance
- Dust
- Inside areas:
- Spring / Summer: Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees
- Fall / Winter: Temperatures in the facility may be at or below freezing.
- Spring / Summer: Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity. May be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind.
- Fall / Winter: Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below. May be exposed to inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow and wind.
- Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection part of the day.
- Able to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day.
- Able to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling or squatting frequently during the course of a work day. May require periods of prolonged sitting or standing.
- Able to operate equipment or diagnose / detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights. May require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights.
- Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and test equipment, to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all buildings, and to work at heights
ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.
REF:81047BR
Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
- Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
- Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
- Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
- Paid time off including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
- Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.
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About ADM:
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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